Plan

2017

H1
1. To start the task work on terminal
2. To encourage more contributors to join the network task
3. To output Massive MIMO whitepaper v1.0
4. To complete the small scale deployment of Massive MIMO 2.0

Plan

2017

H1
Collection of requirement/inputs
Spectrum
1) Collection of views for pioneer 5G bands for sub-6GHz deployment AND operator's spectrum refarming plans for 5G evolution
2) Analyse the proposed bands for sub-6GHz as well as high potential refarming bands and push for industry synergy either by Standardization or discussions with regulators
NWG
1) Study of 1GBps Capability in eNB, Core & Backhaul (near term 1-2 years)
a) For Core, work with 5G eMBB program to develop guidelines on how we evolve to NSA from 4G advanced Pro, evolving EPC to 5G Core
b) For Radio, HW configs for smooth migration to 5G NR
c) Enabling minimization of site visit during upgradation from LTE-A pro to 5G NR
2) Study of densification (near term 1-2 years)
3) Maximizing use of Pre-5G-technologies in the Radio, baseband & other associated (optical) modules to ensure smooth evolution to 5G
Terminal
4) Study of device readiness for 1Gbps (near term 1-2 years)
Business
5) Study on protecting the current investment and how to reuse the legacy infrastructure for 5G deployment also studying the possibility to make the current hardware ready for 5G, e.g. the base station

H2
Discussion of topics from H1 study with operator community

2018

H1
Authoring of whitepaper from the Study/discussion done in 2017
Spectrum
1) For pioneer 5G bands for sub-6Ghz deployment AND proposed refarming bands for 5G evolution
2) Push 3GPP standardization for the sub-6GHz bands AND publish coexistence study for the new refarming scenarios
NWG
1) Study of 1GBps Capability in eNB, Core & Backhaul (near term 1-2 years)
a) For Core, work with 5G eMBB program to develop guidelines on how we evolve to NSA from 4G advanced Pro, evolving EPC to 5G Core
b) For Radio, HW configs for smooth migration to 5G NR
c) Enabling minimization of site visit during upgradation from LTE-A pro to 5G NR
2) Study of densification (near term 1-2 years)
3) Maximizing use of Pre-5G-technologies in the Radio, baseband & other associated (optical) modules to ensure smooth evolution to 5G
Terminal
4) Study of device readiness for 1Gbps (near term 1-2 years)
Business
5) Study on protecting the current investment and how to reuse the legacy infrastructure for 5G deployment also studying the possibility to make the current hardware ready for 5G, e.g. the base station

Plan

2017

H1
1. Introduce or provide updates on Vertical Industry business models for revenue generation
2. Highlight MEC base station development and implementation along with MEC Use cases
3. Assist TDD Operators to locate new sources of funding

H2
1. Introduce or provide updates on Vertical Industry business models for revenue generation
2. Assist TDD Operators to locate new sources of funding
3. Highlight MEC base station development and implementation along with MEC Use cases

Leader

Call for contributors. If you are interested, please contact GTI Secretariat [admin@gtigroup.org].

Leader

Satish Jamadagni RJIO

Objective

1. To develop usecases for eMBMS that enables operators to control the data going through the network
2. To facilitate APIs between the Middleware, the Modem and the App for commercial realization of eMBMS
3. Enhance eMBMS for 5G

Work Scope

1. Global IOT pilot or trial projects analysis
2. Network capability and performance evaluation for pre-commercial product and industry in lab test and field trial
3.Test tools for network deployment
4.Chipset/module/device capability and performance evaluation for pre-commercial product and industry in lab test and field trial
5.E2E IoT services innovation and verification in field trial and IoT open lab project

Plan

2017

H1
1. Analysis the technology test and scale test requirement for C-IoT
2. Technology test : the E2E function and key performance of both communication and typical services, in both lab and field test; scale
3.Scale test and IoT test: Carry out scale test orienting network planning and construction, Carry out IoT test to promote industry maturity.
4. Search on the requirement for test instruments and test tools for performance evaluation and network deployment.

H2
1. Large Scale test: network optimization and operation oriented, search on requirement and carry out large scale test.
2. More services test and performance evaluation.

Leader

Chen Lili ZTEBian Tingting CMCCAnkit Muchhala Sprint

Objective

Evaluate and develop strategy on global deployments of TDD/FDD based IoT networks using wireless technology enhancements/tools

Work Scope

- Explore wireless technology solutions and its relevance to IoT use cases.
- Develop strategies for IoT network deployment lifecycle.
- Analyze the use of TDD mode for eMTC and NB-IoT and its required enhancements.
- Identify and analyze Technology enhancements pertaining to IoT Key requirements.
- Analyze location, voice and other services for its support on IoT networks.

Plan

2017

H1
Phase 1 of White paper by June 2017

H2
Whitepaper completion by Dec 2017

Leader

Cassie Li NokiaLi Aihua CMCCLi Bo Ericsson

Objective

1. Promote GTI positions and recommendations on IoT core network architecture in 4G evolution and 5G system, Promote GTI operators requirements to SDOs(e.g. 3GPP) for identified use cases.
2. Bring the industry together and build a common consensus on IoT core network architecture, and synergy of product implementation
3. Investigate IoT new business model with leveraging new functionalities involved in the core network architecture (e.g. IoT capability exposure)

Plan

2017

H1
1. Research on the test and certification solution for C-IoT chipset, module and teminal
2. Module Tests: The first release of C-IoT module test specification
3. Chipset Tests: The development of C-IoT conformance test platfom

H2
1.Module Tests: The development of C-IoT module test platform
2.Module Tests: The first certified C-IoT module
3.Terminal Tests: Research on the OTA test solution for C-IoT terminals

2018

H1
1.Module Tests: The second release of module test specification
2. Terminal Tests: The development of OTA perfomance test system for C-IoT terminals

H2
1. Research on the test and certification solution for C-IoT enhancement
2.Module Tests: The updates of C-IoT module test platform
3.Module Tests: Large scale certification of C-IoT modules

2019

H1
1. Module Tests: The first release of test specificaton for C-IoT enhancement
2. Chipset Tests: The development of confonmance test system for C-IoT enhancement

H2
1. Module Tests: The development of module test platform for C-IoT enhancement

Leader

Yue Zuhui CMCCHuo Weijing CMCCSong Luchuan Huawei

Objective

To promote unified eSIM solutions for both M2M/IoT cases and consumer devices cases operated by celluar carriers and third party service providers

Work Scope

1. Formulate study report or white paper on
Further investigation on some use cases or scenarios to raise requirement to GSMA to improve eSIM ecosystem
Align with GTI group 7 on more eSIM platform and related areas
2. Multiple UICC and multiple profiles user cases demo/trial